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15 minute break vs 15-minute break

Both "15 minute break" and "15-minute break" are correct, but the hyphenated version "15-minute break" is more commonly used in English. The hyphen helps clarify that "15" and "minute" are acting together as a compound adjective to describe the break.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 10445 views

15 minute break

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase describes a break that lasts for 15 minutes. It is grammatically correct, but the hyphenated version is more commonly used.
  • May 6, 2024 ... 44 votes, 102 comments. During induction day I was given 2 choices to opt in for verbally. 15 minute break for a shift that was 4 hours plus ...
  • May 11, 2018 ... Archived Late 15 Minute Break? ... leaving at 3:15 means that that is when you stop getting paid and therefore don't get the 15 minute break.
  • Jun 27, 2023 ... It's funny the game tells you to take a 15 minute break every hour considering half the cut scenes are damn near an hour long. I'm pretty sure ...
  • May 22, 2023 ... It's the 15-minute break which counts the most. "I could use a little social interaction." The Grinch. I was teaching recently to a group of ...
  • Dec 27, 2023 ... My kohls is in a mall. We were just told we can't leave for coffee or get food on our 15 minute break. NEW a manager is here about 5 weeks now. Anyone else ...
  • Jan 1, 2023 ... 15 minute break for 4-6 consecutive hours or a 30 minute break for more than 6 consecutive hours. If an employee works 8 or more consecutive ...
  • May 19, 2021 ... Can they tell me I'm not allowed to take the 15 minute break? I work in the pharmacy and some days when I don't schedule to take my 30 min ...
  • Apr 20, 2023 ... 10 minute break or 15 minute break usually start? Is it when you say you're going on break or when you leave the worksite or go to the breakroom to sit down?
  • Jul 1, 2023 ... No 15 minute break? My tl told me I get no 15 min break because I had to use the bathroom (I had to poop). Is that even legal? we got into ...
  • Apr 6, 2023 ... Use this Python script to get a 15 minute break whenever you need one. ; import arcpy try ; 001272: ; from arcgis.

Alternatives:

  • short break
  • brief break
  • quick break
  • 15-minute break
  • quarter-hour break

15-minute break

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase also describes a break that lasts for 15 minutes. The hyphen helps clarify that "15" and "minute" are acting together as a compound adjective to describe the break.
  • May 6, 2024 ... 44 votes, 102 comments. During induction day I was given 2 choices to opt in for verbally. 15 minute break for a shift that was 4 hours plus ...
  • May 11, 2018 ... Archived Late 15 Minute Break? ... leaving at 3:15 means that that is when you stop getting paid and therefore don't get the 15 minute break.
  • Jun 27, 2023 ... It's funny the game tells you to take a 15 minute break every hour considering half the cut scenes are damn near an hour long. I'm pretty sure ...
  • May 22, 2023 ... It's the 15-minute break which counts the most. "I could use a little social interaction." The Grinch. I was teaching recently to a group of ...
  • Dec 27, 2023 ... My kohls is in a mall. We were just told we can't leave for coffee or get food on our 15 minute break. NEW a manager is here about 5 weeks now. Anyone else ...
  • Jan 1, 2023 ... 15 minute break for 4-6 consecutive hours or a 30 minute break for more than 6 consecutive hours. If an employee works 8 or more consecutive ...
  • May 19, 2021 ... Can they tell me I'm not allowed to take the 15 minute break? I work in the pharmacy and some days when I don't schedule to take my 30 min ...
  • Apr 20, 2023 ... 10 minute break or 15 minute break usually start? Is it when you say you're going on break or when you leave the worksite or go to the breakroom to sit down?
  • Jul 1, 2023 ... No 15 minute break? My tl told me I get no 15 min break because I had to use the bathroom (I had to poop). Is that even legal? we got into ...
  • Apr 6, 2023 ... Use this Python script to get a 15 minute break whenever you need one. ; import arcpy try ; 001272: ; from arcgis.

Alternatives:

  • short break
  • brief break
  • quick break
  • 15 minute break
  • quarter-hour break

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